8 barrels made, half of them new wood, still in barrel, with 40% whole bunch vinification. Super rich dense purple with a gorgeous glowing fruit. Super-classy and very typical with a coating of velvet before the whole bunch character comes back at the finish. Sweet raspberry fruit, with a touch of strawberry too. This wine is stylistically totally different to the Bonnes Mares but I cannot separate them for quality.
This is not a big nose, but it has something to say - there’s width and a fine addition of perfume. Complex, gorgeous over the palate, a little cushioning, some of the wc flavour too. Layered finishing. Ultra-long - great wine, excellent Bèze.
